Thursday happenings in Carson City and beyond

Thank goodness for Thursday. The weekend is just hours away, but there is no reason to wait for the fun to start. Take a stroll with Muscle Powered: today’s hike will wind through the far east side of Carson, from Silver Saddle Ranch to Mexican Dam. Artsy Fartsy Art Galley hosts an artist meet and greet for Catherine King; enjoy a glass of wine while discovering her newest work. Head down the rabbit hole, and you may wind up on McFadden Plaza. The Carson City Classic Cinema Club brings the recent live-action version of Alice in Wonderland to the big screen on the downtown stage.

THURSDAY, Aug. 16: Things to do in Carson City

• Jazz and Beyond Music Festival
• — Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: Silver Saddle Ranch to Mexican Dam - Meet near the red barns on Silver Saddle Ranch, off Carson River Road (8am-9:30am, in case of bad weather, we will cancel; friendly, leashed dogs welcome; These hikes are 2-4 miles with an approximate duration of 1½ hours *not including travel time if we carpool to the trailhead, may have an elevation gains of 500’ or more; Water and closed-toe shoes are required. Some trails are dirt and others are paved; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth’ at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘The Wind Calls,’ a group exhibition by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — ’Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program)
• — Back to School Walk-in Vaccination Clinic at Carson Health and Human Services: 900 E Long St. (open 8:30am-11:30 AND 1pm-4:30pm; no appointment necessary; Medicaid and most private insurances accepted; Vaccines are available at no cost if a child is 18 or younger and is Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, American Indian or Alaska Native; CCHHS does charge a vaccine administration fee based on the number of vaccines given; call 775-887-2195 for more info)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 – 1984’ in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — Family Story time in the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:15am themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Free Lunch for Kids Program at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:15pm, weather permitting; Open to ages 2-18, Children do not need to be enrolled in any program at the meal site - Adults are not eligible for these federally funded meals; Meals must be eaten at the serving site, they cannot be carried away; hosted by Food For Thought)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (12pm; first meeting of the month is at 12:15pm, all other weeks are at 12pm; Lunch $15; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — Live Music featuring Lucas Paul at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (12pm-2pm; Indie-folk with a touch of Texas)
• — Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• — READing Paws: Read with a Therapy Dog at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (3:30pm-5pm; Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog’s handler; Each child will spend 15 minutes with a dog and time slots are available on a first come, first serve basis; Parental permission is required, permission forms are available at the library)
• — Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials; those under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — An Evening with Catherine King: Reception and Meet and Greet at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery: 405 N. Nevada St (4pm-7pm; Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and light appetizers; Catherine creates her artwork by Manipulated photography. This involves transforming or altering a photograph using various methods and techniques to achieve desired results. She will be on hand to meet the community and discuss her art)
• — Shop the Streets of Paris at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (4pm-8pm; vintage Parisian theme)
• — Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk in the downtown Gardnerville Main Street District – register at Big Daddy’s Bike Ski and Board or at Town of Gardnerville office (4:30pm-7:30pm; $15 to participate plus $5 for reusable ‘Forever’ wine glass)
• — Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• — Carson City Sunset Rotary Club is now the Cap City Passport Rotary Club (there is no longer a weekly meeting; the club will now meet the second Thursday of the month only; for more information on the new Rotary Passport Club contact Jeff Fine at 775-315-6758)
• — CASI: Carson Animal Shelter Initiative’s Monthly Meeting at the Carson City Humane Society: 549 Airport Rd (5:30pm-7pm; all welcome; call 775-671-2413 if you have any questions; NEW MEETING DAY- CASI now meets the third Thursday of the month)
• — Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — Auditions for the Piper’s Players production of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (6pm-8pm; Actors ages 10+, also seeking behind-the-scenes crew members; Please come prepared with a Broadway song of your choosing - accessible on your smart phone or with sheet music, Be prepared to learn a dance; Questions: contact Ms. Burbidge at JBurbidge@pipersplayers.com or Ms. Thalman at halman@pipersplayers.com; Parents are requested to stay in the Opera House while their children audition)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Twilight Concert Series: Mike Beck playing Western Americana music at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (5:30pm gate opens, 6:30pm concert; $10 adults, 16 and younger free with paid adult; Visitors should bring their own seating; Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only)
• — Jazz and Beyond: "Virginia City’s Jazz Era, a Presentation and Performance" at the Nevada State Museum (6:30pm doors open, 7pm start; Event is free, but due to limited seating, free tickets must be claimed in advance at http://nvculture.org/nevadastatemuseumcarsoncity/virginia-city-jazz-era-... ; During the 70s and 80s jazz was alive in Virginia City, NV at the Silver Stope. Owner and renowned jazz pianist Merle Koch performed and encouraged his fellow jazz musicians to perform; John Shipley - innovative jazz pianist, conductor, arranger, songwriter, producer, and recording artist – with special guests Scot Marshall - bass, Rocky Tatarelli - sax, and Mark Ashworth - drums will discuss Merle Koch’s impact on jazz and perform to illustrate the musical styles)
• — Live Music featuring Ev Musselman at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7pm-9:45pm)
• — Family Movie Night on the Plaza: Alice in Wonderland (2010) on the Third Street Stage in Bob McFadden Plaza (7pm-9pm; Admission is free - bring your own chairs, blankets, whatever. Limited VIP table seating will be available for $5 on Bella Fiore Wines patio – includes popcorn and table service; hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club)
• — Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (men drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Live Music featuring Jonathon “JB” Barton in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — Tempo and Tequila with the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (8pm-close; no cover, 21+; Live painting, live mixes, great cocktails)
• — Karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8pm)